Onewheel Electric Skateboards Recalled After 4 Deaths, Hundreds of Thousands Affected

Onewheel electric skateboards recalled after 4 deaths since 2019, hundreds of thousands affected
Skateboards can suddenly stop balancing, posing crash risk resulting in serious injury or death
4 deaths resulted from head trauma, 3 weren't wearing helmets
Owners should stop using boards, download app update for vibration warning system
Eligible owners can get $100 credit towards new board, original models should not be used

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